J45.5Header code — not billable
Severe persistent asthma
- Chapter
- 10. Diseases of the respiratory system
- Category
- J45
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category J45
J45AsthmaJ45.2Mild intermittent asthmaJ45.20Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicatedYesJ45.21Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbationYesJ45.22Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticusYesJ45.3Mild persistent asthmaJ45.30Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicatedYesJ45.31Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbationYesJ45.32Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticusYesJ45.4Moderate persistent asthmaJ45.40Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicatedYesJ45.41Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbationYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code J45.5?
J45.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Severe persistent asthma.
Is J45.5 a billable code?
No. J45.5 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is J45.5 in?
J45.5 falls under Chapter 10: Diseases of the respiratory system.
When did J45.5 become effective?
J45.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to J45.5?
J45.5 belongs to category J45, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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